Sun Boy'z
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| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Other name(s) | Boy'Z |
| Genre(s) | Cantopop |
| Label(s) | Emperor Entertainment Group |
| Years active | Boy'Z (2002–2005) Sun Boy'z (2006–present) |
| Current Members | Steven Cheung (2002–present) Dennis Mak (2005–present) William Chan (2006–present) |
| Past Members | Kenny Kwan (2002–2005) |
Sun Boy'z is a Hong Kong cantopop trio that was formed by EEG on June 26 of 2006 with the members of Steven Cheung (張致恆), Dennis Mak (麥子豪), and William Chan (陳偉霆).
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[edit] Boy'z
Boy'Z (now known as Sun Boy'z (新 Boy'z), meaning New Boy'z) was formerly a Hong Kong Cantopop duo that consisted of members Kenny Kwan (關智斌) (born December 30, 1980) and Steven Cheung (張致恆) (born November 10, 1984). The duo was formed around June of 2002 by the Emperor Entertainment Group as the male version a year after the female Cantopop duo Twins was formed. Boy'Z has released 3 EPs and 2 albums. Their debut EP, La La 世界 (La La World), was released in 2003.
They were based on another Hong Kong popular prefabricated duo, Twins, who is also formed by Emperor Entertainment Group. Boy'Z received main roles in films such as The Death Curse (2003) and PaPa Loves You (2004). They were cameos as robbers in Jackie Chan's film New Police Story (2004). As their popularity grew, Boy'Z gained their starring roles in the film, 6:00 AM (2004).
On January 13, 2005, it was announced that Boy'Z would be splitting and disband as early plans. Kenny Kwan would continue his career as a solo artist. In February 2005, Dennis Mak (麥子豪, born May 7, 1987), top 5 finalist of the EEG Singing Contest 2004, who was originally planned to have a solo career, will continue Boy'Z with Steven Cheung. The duo's popularity went down after Kenny left, mainly because they have not released any recorded material since then. Dennis and Steven were arranged to train in dancing and gymnastics. Then, they were spotted by a management company in Japan and wanted to sign them but their manager did not release them.
[edit] Sun Boy'z
On June 26, 2006, winner of 2003 International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship - Hong Kong Regional Finals, William Chan (陳偉霆, born November 21, 1985) joined the group and Boy'Z was eventually renamed as Sun Boy'z. They released their first single called "Tic Tac Toe" shortly before June of 2006, from their self-titled debut EP. This EP includes the song "拜金小姐" which was sung and performed by only Dennis and Steven because the song was recorded prior to William joining the group. Therefore, the Mandarin version of this song, "好時代", has William on lead vocals completely. The group made a sudden street performance on September 3, 2006.
In early 2007, Sun Boy'z recorded the cover version of the song "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas called "由夢開始" for the Hong Kong version of "Meet The Robinsons". On January 2, 2007, the group released a new music video and song "3+1=1". The song features former member Kenny Kwan and the title's meaning is referring to the four of them always being together as one, even though Kenny is no longer a member of the group. This song is on their greatest hits album All For 1, released on March 22, 2007. The album includes the best of Boy'Z and Sun Boy'z songs along with 3 new songs. After having success in the cantopop music scene, their record company EEG decided to have them turn to mandopop and a new Mandarin album titled 初次約會 (First Date) was released on December 17, 2007. They have been promoting the new album in the Guangzhou and other parts of China since the release of the new album.
Their duet song "大不了 (No Big Deal)" along with a music video they recorded alongside labelmate Yumiko Cheng, was released on February 1, 2008 in Yumiko's album titled 超模 (Super Model).
[edit] Music
As Boy'z with Steven and Dennis, they had recorded about 3 unreleased songs, one of the songs is "拜金小姐" which they had performed live on several occasions. And as Sun Boy'z, they have released one self titled EP and two albums up to date since 2006 with the newest album being a Mandarin album focusing on their Mandarin speaking fans.
[edit] Film & Media
They had done 3 advertisements, had a cameo in the film McDull, The Alumni (2006) and main roles in The Haunted School (2007). On August 14, 2006, a 45 minute long music video titled Say Goodbye...Luisa from Isabella Leong's album Say Goodbye...Luisa (雪 再見) was released starring Isabella Leong and Steven Cheung while William Chan only had a guest appearance.
[edit] Vocals
Within the group, Steven Cheung is a tenor with a more smooth voice and his voice was once higher during the ages of 18-20 during his early Boy'z years with Kenny Kwan. On their final album Boy'z Can Cook, his voice was noticeably lower than their earlier EPs and albums. William Chan is also a tenor with a more raspy voice and the ability to sing a bit of the higher harmonies as well and usually singing the melody lines along with Steven. Dennis Mak with a wide range and strong, mature voice, he can sing much of the higher parts and able to use his falsetto. He mainly sings the lower parts in Sun Boy'z and has versatile singing styles.
[edit] Disbanding Rumors
In April 2008, there have been rumors spread that William Chan would be separated from Sun Boy'z and go solo. However, it has been confirmed that William will only begin to pursue a solo career and continue to remain a member of the pop trio and will still be performing with Sun Boy'z.
[edit] Concerts & Tours
In September of 2007, Sun Boy'z went on a North America tour with Twins and several concerts were held in a few different states in addition to Canada. During their appearance as guests at the concerts, Sun Boy'z sang a few of their songs and they were 步步進逼, Hey You, and 死性不改 which was an old Boy'z song that they performed with Twins.
[edit] Cover Songs
All of Sun Boy'z songs are Cantonese or Mandarin cover version of foreign songs except for the song "Left Right", which was written by Louis Cheung.
- Tic Tac Toe (Tic Tac Toe by Buga Kingz)
- Hey You/愛你 (Hey U by Lemon Tree)
- 衝浪男孩 (Oh La Nor...My Love by Bird Thongchai)
- My Lady (Baby's Talk)
- 3+1=1/陽光下 (Precious One by KAT-TUN)
- 步步進逼/陷阱 (Work It [Everybody] by Gerard Marti)
- 由夢開始 (Little Wonders by Rob Thomas)
- 初次約會 (예쁘잖아 by Shinhwa)
[edit] Profiles
[edit] Steven Cheung's Profile
- Chinese Name: 張致恆 / Cheung Chi Hang
- English Name: Steven Cheung
- Birthday: November 10, 1984
- Place of Birth: Holland, grew up in Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
[edit] Dennis Mak's Profile
- Chinese Name: 麥子豪 / Mak Chi Ho
- English Name: Dennis Mak
- Birthday: May 7, 1987
- Place of Birth: Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
[edit] William Chan's Profile
- Chinese Name: 陳偉霆 / Chan Wai Ting
- English Name: William Chan
- Birthday: November 21, 1985
- Place of Birth: Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
[edit] Discography
[edit] As Sun Boy'z
2006:
- Sun Boy'z (AVEP)
2007:
- All For 1 (Sun Boy'z & Boy'z New + Best Selection)
- First Date (初次約會)
[edit] As Boy'Z
2003:
- La La World (La La 世界) (EP)
- Hurray (一起喝采) (EP)
- A Year to Remember (EP)
2004:
- Boy'Zone (Boy'Zone 男生圍)
- Boy'Z Can Cook
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2003 | The Death Curse (古宅心慌慌) | Supporting |
| 2004 | PaPa Loves You (這個亞爸真爆炸) | Supporting |
| Fantasia (鬼馬狂想曲) | Cameo appearance | |
| New Police Story (新警察故事) | Cameo appearance | |
| 6 AM (大無謂) | Lead | |
| 2005 | Bug Me Not! (蟲不知) | Supporting |
| A Chinese Tall Story (情癲大聖) | Supporting | |
| 2006 | McDull, the Alumni (春田花花同學會) | Cameo appearance |
| 2007 | The Haunted School (校墓處) | Lead |
[edit] Television
- 2003
- All About Boy'z (一起喝采)
- Hearts Of Fencing (當四葉草碰上劍尖時) (cameo)
- 2004
- Kung Fu Soccer (功夫足球)
- Hearts of Fencing II - Sunshine Heartbeat (赤沙印記@四葉草2) (cameo)
